We have seen some great players in the last 25 years. Before we reveal this list, let's look at some of the players on the list pre 1989. Lew Alcindor,Michael Jordan,Pete Maravich,Patrick Ewing,Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson would definitely make a pre 1989 list. The players during that era, can never be duplicated. However, from 1989-2014 the next wave of players has shaped the game to where it is today. From Christian Laettner to Doug McDermott, college basketball is still thriving. With that said, here is your list of the top 50 players in the last 25 years.
50. Kerry Kittles Villanova
49. Alphonso Ford Ms.Valley State - he is one of the top 5 scorers in NCAA history
48. Kemba Walker UCONN
47. John Wallace Syracuse
46. Shawn Respert Michigan St.
45. Troy Bell Boston College
44. Anthony Davis Kentucky
43. Raef Lafrentz Kansas
42. Speedy Claxton Lasalle
41. Doug McDermott Creighton
40. Adam Morrison Gonzaga
39.Emeka Okafor UCONN
38. Mike Bibby Arizona- 0 turnovers as a freshman in the 1997 national championship game vs Kentucky
37. Calbert Cheaney Indiana
36. Stacey Augmon UNLV
35. Rip Hamilton UCONN
34. Keith Van Horn Utah
33. Mateen Cleaves Michigan St
32. Juwon Howard Michigan
31. Juan Dixon Maryland
30. Glen Rice Michigan- led Michigan to a national championship
29. Kevin Durant Texas
28. Carmelo Anthony Syracuse
27. Wally Szcerbiak Miami-Oh
26. Lionel" The train'' Simmons Lasalle
25. Ed'O Bannon UCLA
24.Jamal Mashburn Kentucky
23. Bobby Hurley Duke - one of the top 5 assist leaders in NCAA history. won 2 national chamionships
22. Michael Beasley Kansas St.
21. Paul Pierce Kansas
20. Antawn Jamison North Carolina
19. Jalen Rose Michigan- the leader of the FAB 5
18. Vince Carter North Carolina
17.JJ Redick Duke
16. Alonzo Mourning Georgetown
15. Marcus Camby UMASS- One of the most dominant big men in the 90's
14. Glenn Robinson Purdue
13. Kenny Anderson Ga.Tech- one of the most profiled high school basketball player in history
12. Jimmy Jackson Ohio St.
11. Chris Webber Michigan - do u think he is too high? he dominated college ball.
10. Tyler Hansbrough North Carolina 4 time All American
9. Shaquille O'Neal LSU
8. Grant Hill Duke
7. Jay Williams Duke
6. Tim Duncan Wake Forest
5. Allen Iverson Georgetown
4. Christian Laettner Duke- he made one of the most memorable shots in college basketball history.sorry kentucky fans.
3. Hank Gathers Loyola Marymount - In 1989, he averaged 24.5 ppg 13.3 rebs per game
2. Chris Jackson LSU
1.Larry Johnson UNLV